In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
VALERONE
Val"er*one, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A ketone of valeric acid obtained as an oily liquid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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